About this property
The Southern Terminal is a former railway complex located at 306 West Depot Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. The complex, which includes a passenger terminal and express depot adjacent to a large railyard, was built in 1903 by the Southern Railway. Both the terminal and depot were designed by noted train station architect Frank Pierce Milburn (1868–1926). In 1985, the terminal complex, along with several dozen warehouses and storefronts in the adjacent Old City and vicinity, were listed on…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04000153. It was listed on March 10, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.
Can I research the history near Southern Terminal and Warehouse Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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